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Despite the dramatic nature of this story, scholars have long debated whether Sodom was a real city or a mere parable. Archaeologists have pursued questions about its existence and the potential ruins of a city lost to time. Speculation about Sodom’s site often falls under various theories, often revolving around the exploration of the so-called "Cities of the Plain," which, according to ancient texts, included Sodom and four other urban centers.